2019 Climb-a-Mile review

Presentation on Climb a Mile including statistics and data visualizations.

CLIMB A MILE FOR THE WASATCH 2019 REVIEW THE 2019 CLIMB A MILE 155 climbers participated in the SLCA’s 2019 Climb A Mile for the Wasatch fundraiser throughout the month of February. This review summarizes the Climb a Mile distances climbed, participants, and participant experiences shared by 65 climbers that submitted a post-event survey. 155 CLIMBERS 351,741 FEET LOGGED 5,496 AVERAGE FEET CLIMBED PER PARTICIPANT A HUGE “THANK YOU!” TO THE FOLLOWING 2019 CLIMB A MILE SPONSORS Backcountry Momentum Black Diamond REI Blue Ice Rock Steady Bodyworks Cotopaxi Streamline Pilates Gnarly Nutrition The Mine Bouldering Gym Jaybird Wasatch Nectar Liberty Mountain Wilkinsons Trophy Moab Brewery First-time and repeat Climb a Mile participants 23% First-time participants 77% Repeat participants How participants found out about Climb a Mile Solo and Team Climb a Mile participants 35% Participated in a team CLIMB A MILE TEAMS Alec & Lyman Black Diamond Lunch Squad Gnarly Nutrition Parks & Rec Team 303 Unincorporated Territory Verminators 65% Participated solo Yeet Crü 2019 CLIMB A MILE REVIEW | 2 Participants that fundraised beyond Climb a Mile registration 35% Fundraising participants 65% Non-fundraising participants Where participants climbed for Climb a Mile Climb a Mile participants by age category 2019 CLIMB A MILE REVIEW | 3 Participant responses to the question: Would you participate in Climb A Mile again? 58% Definitely 38% Probably 4% Probably not/ No SELECT CLIMB A MILE PARTICIPANT HIGHLIGHTS “Signing up!” “Spending so much time climbing with friends” “Climbing 20 10a's in a row” “When I climbed 1200 feet in one day and I felt like I was going to die and my skin was falling off but I also felt amazing!” “Finally pulling the last route and my belayer said ‘You got another in you, go again!’ So I pulled another lap!” “Realizing how hard it is to boulder a mile” “Finishing stronger than when I began the challenge” “That last climb to get to 5280 and the sense of accomplishment” “The support from the community” “Breaking 6000 feet” “An excuse to climb more!” “Sharing progress with friends” “Every moment” 2019 CLIMB A MILE REVIEW | 4